General Supervisor, Equipment Reliability

Reporting to the Manager, Operations Facilities, the General Supervisor, Equipment Reliability directly oversees the consistent performance, maintenance, and optimization of welding, cutting, and lifting equipment as well as other production equipment, and tools critical to the operational success of the manufacturing processes. Acting as a subject matter expert on the tools used across various departments in the yard; this position will monitor, troubleshoot, and implement preventive measures contributing to minimize tools and equipment downtime, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall reliability of the shipyard manufacturing processes. The General Supervisor will provide direction and guidance to the maintenance department and operations to support the implementation of innovative strategies aimed at enhancing the reliability of critical tools and equipment.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2R2.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the implementation and rollout of the reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs and strategies to improve the reliability and availability of equipment and assets.
• Conducts root cause analysis (RCA) to identify the underlying causes of equipment failures and develop solutions to prevent future failures.
• Manage equipment maintenance and improvement projects, including the design and implementation of new equipment, modifications to existing equipment, and upgrades to existing systems.
• Recommends and implements preventive maintenance (PM) programs and procedures to reduce equipment downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Implements and maintains a comprehensive asset management system to track equipment performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborates with engineers and technicians to devise strategies for improving tool and equipment reliability based on analysis.
• Designs and executes training programs for maintenance and operations personnel to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Provides day-to-day guidance to operators and technicians on proper tool usage, maintenance protocols, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Manage and coordinate the work of multiple subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform frequent on-the-job inspections to ensure safe working habits, safe work areas, quality of workmanship, effectiveness of maintenance, and repairs.
• Effectively manage and schedule a variety of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Reports internally on work processes and status.
• Assists in determining work plans, sequences and schedules and may be required to assist in preparing estimates.
• Interpret work order specifications and manufacturing information, ensuring work orders are completed, keeping updated on standards and changes in plans, and provisioning materials in the case of unavailability.
• Allocates trades employees in accordance with schedule and priorities, assigning work to trade employees with the skill and ability to efficiently complete scheduled work.
• Conducts periodic audits of maintenance processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors equipment performance and maintenance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Regularly inspects tools and equipment to identify early signs of wear, damage, or degradation.
• Collects data on tool performance, breakdowns, and maintenance history to identify patterns and trends.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and production staff, to identify tool-related challenges and propose solutions.
• Collaborates closely with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) department to integrate ergonomic design principles into the development and selection of tools, ensuring a safer and more comfortable work environment.
• Generates regular reports to track tool and equipment reliability metrics and provide insights to management.
• Fosters a culture of cross-departmental teamwork, combining expertise in reliability engineering and maintenance to address root causes of tools and equipment breakdowns and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with the Seaspan Cybersecurity team to ensure operational technology (OT) devices in the shipyard are properly maintained and compliant with cybersecurity requirements, while promoting cybersecurity awareness within the operations team.
• Stays updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements related to tool reliability and maintenance.
• Required to be available for after hours, off-shift and weekends on a rotational basis
• Responsible for timekeeping administration and approval of direct and indirect reports

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or industrial), or a related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a maintenance reliability engineering role.
• 2+ years’ supervisory experience in a union environment required.
• Strong knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and preventive maintenance (PM) principles and practices.
• Thorough understanding of Root cause analysis (RCA, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and associated criticality analysis used in Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with asset management systems and maintenance data analysis tools.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma considered an asset.
• Valid driver's license required.

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, Personal Spending Account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $115,000-$127,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

NOC: 72020

Language Requirement: English

For more information, please contact ***email_hidden***

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

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This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at ***email_hidden*** for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.